Cameron Parish, Louisiana Population 2022
Cameron Parish, Louisiana's estimated population is 6,853 with a growth rate of -0.58% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Cameron Parish, Louisiana is the 63rd largest county in Louisiana. The 2010 Population was 6,917 and has seen a growth of -0.93% since this time.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1870 | 1,591 | 0.00% | |
| 1880 | 2,416 | 825 | 51.85% |
| 1890 | 2,828 | 412 | 17.05% |
| 1900 | 3,952 | 1,124 | 39.75% |
| 1910 | 4,288 | 336 | 8.50% |
| 1920 | 3,952 | -336 | -7.84% |
| 1930 | 6,054 | 2,102 | 53.19% |
| 1940 | 7,203 | 1,149 | 18.98% |
| 1950 | 6,244 | -959 | -13.31% |
| 1960 | 6,909 | 665 | 10.65% |
| 1970 | 8,194 | 1,285 | 18.60% |
| 1980 | 9,336 | 1,142 | 13.94% |
| 1990 | 9,260 | -76 | -0.81% |
| 2010 | 6,917 | -2,343 | -25.30% |
| 2011 | 6,673 | -244 | -3.53% |
| 2012 | 6,631 | -42 | -0.63% |
| 2013 | 6,713 | 82 | 1.24% |
| 2014 | 6,726 | 13 | 0.19% |
| 2015 | 6,825 | 99 | 1.47% |
| 2016 | 6,896 | 71 | 1.04% |
| 2017 | 6,944 | 48 | 0.70% |
| 2018 | 7,013 | 69 | 0.99% |
| 2019 | 6,973 | -40 | -0.57% |
| 2020 | 6,933 | -40 | -0.57% |
| 2021 | 6,893 | -40 | -0.58% |
| 2022 | 6,853 | -40 | -0.58% |
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6,600 | 94.79% |
| Black or African American | 102 | 1.46% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 41 | 0.59% |
| Asian | 29 | 0.42% |
| Two or More Races | 191 | 2.74% |
Cameron Parish, Louisiana Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,902 | 2.39 | 88.5 |
| Married | 1,757 | 2.77 | 87.7 |
| Male | 117 | 3.4 | 89.7 |
| Female | 532 | 2.07 | 83.6 |
| Non Family | 496 | 1.14 | 96 |
2.57
Average Family Size
2.39
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 99 | 1.97% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 473 | 9.42% |
| High School Graduate | 2,043 | 40.71% |
| Some College | 1,249 | 24.89% |
| Associates Degree | 323 | 6.44% |
| Bachelors Degree | 573 | 11.42% |
| Graduate Degree | 259 | 5.16% |
Cameron Parish, Louisiana Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 4,570 | 4,124 | 816 |
| Black | 91 | 77 | 14 |
| 2+ Races | 72 | 72 | 2 |
| Hispanic | 228 | 116 | 1 |
| Native American | 30 | 30 | |
| Asian | 29 | 29 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 17.86%.
Cameron Parish, Louisiana Language by Age
Cameron Parish, Louisiana Language
87.87% of Cameron Parish, Louisiana residents speak only English, while 12.13% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 6.65% of the population.
Cameron Parish, Louisiana Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 6,252 | 661 | 10.57% |
| Other | NaN% |
9.53%
Overall Poverty Rate
9.91%
Male Poverty Rate
9.17%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Cameron Parish, Louisiana
The race most likely to be in poverty in Cameron Parish, Louisiana is White, with 10.57% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Cameron Parish, Louisiana is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.46%. Among those working part-time, it was 14.75%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 13.73%.
Cameron Parish, Louisiana Marital Status
Marriage Rates
61.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
63.7%
Male Marriage Rate
59.8%
Female Marriage Rate
Cameron Parish, Louisiana Married by Age and Sex
Cameron Parish, Louisiana Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Cameron Parish, Louisiana Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 376 | 7.22% |
| Black | 13 | 12.75% |
| 2+ Races | 27 | 37.50% |
Cameron Parish, Louisiana Veterans by Education
6.25%
Veteran Poverty Rate
27.40%
Veteran Disability Rate
55%
Labor Force Participation
53.7%
Employment Rate
1.9%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
81.53%
Born in Cameron Parish, Louisiana
96.71%
Native Born
3.29%
Foreign Born
2.50%
Non Citizen
0.79%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
96.71% of Cameron Parish, Louisiana residents were born in the United States, with 81.53% having been born in Louisiana. 2.50% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
- US Census City/Town Population estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
- Population of States and Counties of the United States: 1790 - 1990